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What new traffic laws did Colorado pass in 2023?

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:16:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- This year saw a few notable new laws passed in Colorado, and some of them impact what you can and can't do on the road.Two major traffic law changes came to the Centennial State in 2023, and a few new specialty license plates were also created.Move over, slow down lawWhile a move-over, slow-down law was already on the books in Colorado before 2023, it has new changes this year.The previous version required vehicles to move over or slow down for only certain types of vehicles pulled over on the side of the road such as emergency vehicles or tow trucks.However, starting in August, drivers in Colorado started having to move over or slow down for normal vehicles on the side of the road, as long as they had their hazard lights on. How much you need to make to be ‘middle class’ in Denver Drivers who break the law and are caught face a fine of up to $100 and may have DMV points added to their license, which could lead to a suspension if enough points are accumulated.FOX3...

Stabbing incident in Allston under investigation

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:16:54 GMT

Boston police are investigating an apparent stabbing in the Allston area.The Boston Police Department said calls for the incident first came in just before 3:20 p.m., with multiple police cruisers seen travelling in the area of Cambridge Street and Brighton Avenue soon afterwards.Details on the condition of a victim or any possible arrests have not yet been released.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Employee, gunshot victim both charged in connection with shooting at Ocean State Job Lot in Brockton

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:16:54 GMT

A day after a man was shot inside of an Ocean State Job Lot store in Brockton, both the victim and the employee who allegedly shot him were facing charges on Monday. Police in Brockton say the alleged gunman turned himself in that morning. Khamani Anderson, 18, appeared without incident at the Brockton Police Department, less than 24 hours after the shooting happened Sunday night off of Campanelli Industrial Drive.Authorities initially said the shooting occurred after an argument between an employee and a shopper at the store escalated.Police said the employee shot the customer when the shopper allegedly pulled a knife on him. After the incident, the worker fled the scene while the shooting victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. A day later, police said Anderson was to be arraigned on charges that included:Assault & Battery with Dangerous WeaponDischarge Firearm within 500 feet of a BuildingPossession of a loaded Firearm during a FelonyImproper Storage of FirearmIn court ...

Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as advance on urban center looms

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:16:54 GMT

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for expected ground battles with Hamas militants in Gaza’s largest city and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war.Already, the Palestinian death toll surpassed 10,000, the Health Ministry of the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said Monday. The ministry does not distinguish between fighters and civilians. Some 1,400 Israelis have died, mostly civilians killed in the Oct. 7 incursion by Hamas that started the war.The war has quickly become the deadliest Israeli-Palestinian violence since Israel’s establishment 75 years ago, with no end in sight as Israel vows to remove Hamas from power and crush its military capabilities.Casualties are likely to rise sharply as the war turns to close urban combat. Troops are expected to enter Gaza City soon, Israeli media reported, and Palestinian militants&nb...

A Few Wet Commutes

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:16:54 GMT

It was a cloudy and cool start to the week as we head deeper into the fall season. Temperatures were a few degrees shy of the average today, but in reality this is very typical for early November. Tomorrow we’ll get a nice boost in temperatures, but that won’t happen until the afternoon. We’ll start off the day with showers and clouds with sun developing in the afternoon. You’ll also notice a pretty gusty breeze through much of your Tuesday.Future radar shows the rain in the morning, so make sure the kids have the rain jackets at the bus stop, but by the bus ride home, they might even be in T-shirts as the sun pops out and temperatures climb to the 60s!Wednesday will give us plenty of sunshine but temperatures will be lot cooler. It’ll be another day with deceiving blue skies and highs are stuck in the 40s. On top of that, we’ll have a breeze that will add to the chill factor on Wednesday. And that cool air for mid week will come into play with Th...

UMass Amherst student accused of attacking Jewish student, destroying Israeli flag

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:16:54 GMT

A police investigation recently got underway at UMass Amherst after officials said another student allegedly beat up a Jewish student and destroyed an Israeli flag. The incident happened on Friday after a Jewish organization’s event on campus where students and community members called for the release of the more than 200 hostages taken from Israel by Hamas. In the wake of this incident, some UMass students shared their reactions. “People should not have to fear physical violence on a campus in the United States of America,” said Carl Goldberg, a junior at UMass Amherst. “That’s not acceptable at all, whatsoever.” Senior Simona Zilderberg was at the event on Friday before this incident. Zilderberg said “It was really great to come together and stand up for what we believe in.” Goldberg also attended and said he noticed 21-year-old Efe Ercelik stirring up trouble. “I broke up a fight between him and another individual and prevented that event from happen...

Plymouth family crosses from Gaza into Egypt as fighting between Israel and Hamas continues

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:16:54 GMT

A family from Plymouth has escaped the ongoing fighting in Gaza, according to a relative. The father, mother and three children were visiting Gaza when the war between Israel and Hamas broke out last month. The family crossed into Egypt Monday afternoon and is expected to remain in the country for at least 72 hours before they begin making their way back to Massachusetts. Developments this week come a matter of days after another local family made their way out of Gaza last Thursday. The Okal family, from Medway, had been stranded in Gaza for several weeks with limited power, food and water. Family attorney Sammy S. Nabulsi said the Okals were “so happy to be out” after they successfully crossed the Gaza/Egypt border. While fighting continued, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said hundreds of Americans and their family members remained stuck in Gaza as of last Tuesday, according to CNN.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after dominant stretch

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:16:54 GMT

Celtics star Jayson Tatum was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday after a dominant and milestone week.Tatum led the Celtics to a 3-0 week as he posted 31.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game in victories over the Wizards, Pacers and Nets, despite sitting out the fourth quarter of both blowout wins over the Wizards and Pacers.Tatum scored 32 points with 11 rebounds in Saturday’s win over the Nets, when he became the youngest Celtics player in franchise history to reach 10,000 career points.Tatum won his 10th career Eastern Conference Player of the Week with Monday’s recognition, the second-most in Celtics history behind Paul Pierce (17) and Larry Bird (14).

Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka lists Streeterville condo for nearly $600,000

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:16:54 GMT

Hall of Fame former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka and his wife, Diana, have placed their longtime two-bedroom, 1,904-square-foot condominium on the 39th floor of a Streeterville high-rise on the market for $599,900.Known as “Iron Mike,” Ditka, 84, was a six-time All-Pro tight end for the Bears. He later was the team’s head coach from 1982 until 1992, during which he led the Bears to their only Super Bowl victory ever, in 1986. Ditka maintained a presence in the Chicago area even after his time as the Bears head coach came to an end, as he kept a house in Bannockburn until selling it in 1997.Also in 1997, Ditka lent his name to a Magnificent Mile steakhouse — the first of several that eventually would open — in which he was an investor. After Ditka’s second and final head coaching stint, with the New Orleans Saints, concluded in early 2000, he and his wife resumed being area homeowners, paying $700,000 several months later for their Streeterv...

Bowl bid secured, Boston College now eyes improving status

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:16:54 GMT

An ambitious agenda falls into place when a team attains bowl eligibility with games remaining.Keep piling up the wins and get to a better bowl destination, preferably one in a warm weather stadium and played closer to New Year’s Day.Boston College secured bowl eligibility with Friday night’s 17-10 victory over Syracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome. The ACC is aligned with 15 bowls, not counting the FBS playoffs, which will likely go to No. 4 Florida State if the Seminoles remain undefeated.The ACC bowl structure has four tiers with the bottom four locations set aside for teams with the minimum six wins. BC (6-3, 3-2) can jump to the third tier with a victory over Virginia Tech (4-5, 3-2) on Saturday (noon) at Alumni Stadium. BC plays at Pittsburgh on Thursday, Nov. 16, and closes the season at home against Miami on the 24th.“I think one of the goals every year is you want to get to a bowl game,” said BC coach Jeff Hafley during his weekly press briefing on Monday at the Yawkey Center.“...